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Best 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals for Advanced 2025

Perfect 14" hi-hat cymbals for advanced - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Jazz For All Genres For Standard Setup For Universal Use
BRANDS: Paiste Meinl Zildjian Zultan Sabian Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop
Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Dark Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Dark Hi-Hat

by Istanbul Agop
Standard Setup All Genres Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges

Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Dark Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"Traditional Dark SeriesB20 bronzeTraditional...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 580584
$468
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Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Hi-Hat

by Istanbul Agop
Pop Universal Use Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models available
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"30th Anniversary ModelMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569418
$659
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Paiste 14" 602 Heavy Hi Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Paiste 14" 602 Heavy Hi Hat

by Paiste
Jazz Pop Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
  • • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges
  • • May not excel in specific applications

Paiste 14" 602 Heavy Hi Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", Strength: Heavy, Fast responding and assertive hi-hat...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 483858
$659
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Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat

by Meinl
Universal Use Jazz Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models available
  • • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-HatMedium Thin Hi-HatSize: 14"Pure Alloy Custom SeriesThin TopMedium Thin...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 501501
$417
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Istanbul Agop 14" Xist Power Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Istanbul Agop 14" Xist Power Hi-Hat

by Istanbul Agop
Standard Setup Universal Use Jazz
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • May not excel in specific applications

Istanbul Agop 14" Hi-Hat CymbalXist SeriesBrilliant Finishpower versionprofessional quality in B20 (80% Copper20%...

⭐ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621973
$329
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Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Med. HH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Med. HH

by Istanbul Agop
All Genres Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✓ PROS
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges

Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Med. HHHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"30th Anniversary modelMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581314
$637
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Meinl 14" Byzance Dual Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Meinl 14" Byzance Dual Hi-Hat

by Meinl
All Genres Universal Use Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models available
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection

Meinl 14" Byzance Dual Hi-HatDual Hi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"Extra Dry (natural) and Brilliant FinishExciting...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 482835
$548
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Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Benny Greb Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Benny Greb Hat

by Meinl
Standard Setup Rock All Genres
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Benny Greb HatHi-hat CymbalSize: 14"Pure Alloy SeriesBenny Greb Signature ModelTop made...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606872
$494
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Sabian 14" Stratus Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Sabian 14" Stratus Hi-Hat

by Sabian
Universal Use Standard Setup Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound

Sabian 14" Stratus Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"Material: B-20 BronzeHigh impact hammeredTraditional...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577380
$516
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Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat

by Zildjian
Jazz Pop Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most applications
  • • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound

Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-HatHi-HatDiameter: 14"Brightpowerful and rich hi-hat soundBrilliant finish...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588905
$637
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Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Medium Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Medium Hi-Hat

by Istanbul Agop
Universal Use Standard Setup All Genres
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Medium Hi-HatMedium Hi-HatSize: 14"Traditional SeriesMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.4/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 607448
$472
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Zildjian 14 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Zildjian 14 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats

by Zildjian
Pop Standard Setup Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Zildjian 14 1/8" K-Series Fat HatsHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14 1/8"K-SeriesTraditional FinishHi-Hat cymbal based on...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 569400
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Jazz Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Jazz Hi-Hat

by Istanbul Agop
Jazz Standard Setup Rock
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges

Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Jazz Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"Traditional Jazz versionB20...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 513500
$468
Buy at Thomann View Details
Meinl 14" Classics Cust. Dual Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Meinl 14" Classics Cust. Dual Hi-Hat

by Meinl
All Genres Standard Setup Pop
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Meinl 14" Classics Cust. Dual Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"Material: B-12 BronzeFinish: Dark / BrilliantWarm...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 528037
$307
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Istanbul Mehmet 14" Hi-Hat IMC Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Hi-Hat IMC Natural

by Istanbul Mehmet
Pop Standard Setup Rock
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Hi-Hat IMC NaturalHi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"Material: B20 bronzeFinish: NaturalHigh-quality...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 609356
$274
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How to Choose the Best 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 14" hi-hat cymbals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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